Popular South Indian actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, who officially married on February 20, 2026, have recently opened up about their decision to keep their relationship private for an extensive period of eight years. The couple shared details about their journey from colleagues to spouses and the personal philosophy behind their discretion.
Choosing Privacy Over Public Scrutiny
Speaking on Shubhankar Mishra's podcast, the duo addressed the long-standing privacy surrounding their romance. Vijay Deverakonda explained that their connection began as a professional one eight years ago, evolving into friendship, then love, and ultimately culminating in marriage. He clarified his stance on public disclosure, stating, "This is my life, and why should I discuss it with others?" He emphasized that there was no deliberate attempt to hide their bond.
Rashmika Mandanna echoed her husband's sentiments, highlighting the personal nature of their relationship. She asserted, "Our relationship is not for entertainment. It is for us. Whatever we want to protect, we don’t want to talk about," underscoring their desire to shield their private life from external scrutiny.
Insights into Their Relationship Dynamics
In a separate interview on Prakhar Gupta's podcast, Vijay Deverakonda provided further insight into their partnership, particularly praising Rashmika's maturity. He remarked, "Rashmika is more mature when it comes to relationships." He also shared a sweet detail about her consistent affection, noting, "She makes sure she tells me ‘I love you’ at least 10–15 times a day, and she tells me that it’s important for me to express it too." Vijay admitted that while he constantly feels love, he needs to be mindful not to assume it's always known without verbal affirmation.
Upcoming Cinematic Collaboration
Fans will soon see the newlywed couple reunite on screen in the film Ranabaali. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, this period action drama features Vijay and Rashmika in a story about a fierce warrior fighting against an oppressive force to safeguard his community. The highly anticipated movie is slated for release on October 16, 2026.
What's Next for the Stars
Beyond their joint project, both actors have a busy schedule of individual ventures. Vijay Deverakonda is set to star in Rowdy Janardhana, an action drama helmed by Ravi Kiran Kola, where he will share the screen with Keerthy Suresh. He has also announced a romantic actioner, tentatively titled VDxShouryuv, with Hi Nanna director Shouryuv, featuring music and score by Hesham Abdul Wahab.
Meanwhile, Rashmika Mandanna will lead the action film Mysaa, directed by Rawindra Pulle, which is scheduled for a November 27, 2026 release. Additionally, she is rumored to be part of the cast for Raaka, alongside Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone, though official confirmation is still pending.
